College of Arts & Social Sciences

Our love affair with monarchy has endured for millennia. ANU Professor Caillan Davenport explains the appeal of sole rulers. 

This article was originally published in ANU Reporter by Luis Perez.

In a world where 700 million people live in extreme poverty, 43 countries still bow to sovereign leaders.  

To mark the closure of the Research Centre for Deep History and the completion of the seven-year Laureate program, we ran a day-long event entitled The End of Deep History? On the 19^th February 2025, we had plenty of time to ponder the value of ‘deep history’, where we’ve been as a team, and whether deep history had a future.

Report by Professor Kylie Message-Jones, Director of the ANU Humanities Research Centre. 

How does Jane Austen's work reveal and reflect the time in which she lived? Experience a foretaste of university level literary studies by seeing how Austen's work is studied and discussed at the university level. 

Can a novel set in a dystopian future have an impact on the real world of the present? In this session you will get a taste of how university literary studies explores the relationship between literature and social change. You will dive into questions like: how does dystopian literature act as a mirror of the contemporary social world? How do facts make their way into fiction?

Amid President Trump's crusade against DEI, tech companies are reneging on promises to address bias in AI.  

This article was originally published in ANU Reporter by Luis Perez.
 

In 2050, humanity will grapple with the unprecedented challenge of feeding nearly 10 billion people against a backdrop of dwindling resources and climate unrest. While there are no silver bullets in sight, ANU archaeologist Mathieu Leclerc is searching for sustainable solutions where few are—the cooking pots of Pacific Islanders. 

We’re thrilled to welcome you to the ANU community and can’t wait to see you on campus for Orientation Week (O-Week) and beyond! O-week is a must-attend event, with a variety of activities designed to set you up for success in the early stages of your program and give you a glimpse into university life. The 2025 Semester 1 O-week program begins Monday, 10 February 2025.

This event is your chance to meet fellow School of Music students and connect with lecturers and staff over pizza* and soft drinks.

After a brief welcome from the Head of School, and a quick introduction to some of our staff, you will be invited to mingle while enjoying live music performed by current School of Music students and faculty. There will also be an opportunity to chat with members of internal and external organisations that have a connection with the School, and a chance to win a prize!

*Gluten free, vegetarian and vegan options will be provided